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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-12-24

The proposition submitted by
Mr.. Royal, counsel of the bond
holders 70 suspend. the operations
ofthe coupon crusher until January
2Sth, was defeated in the Senate of
Virginia on Wednesday. The fol
lowing, introduced as a substitute
for the report of the finance com
mittee was adopted with but one
dissenting voice: "Yonr commit
fee, to whom was referred so much
OF The Governors message rs re.
lateS to the Suspension for rea
sonable time of all legal proceed
ingS under be acJ of May -, 1887,
recommend. that it is iDexpedicnt
to legiSlate upon the subject. A
settlement of the debt in accor.
dance with the provisions OF the
II ddleberger bill seems to be the
on'y alternative left to the bond
holders and it looks as if it would
be The part Of wisdom for them to
submit to the inevita BILE without
n murmur. People who have been
soarrogantin their demands are not
likely 10 receive much considera
ton now that they appear in the
role of heggars. To agitate the
question is but to arouse the PEG
PIE 10 the consciousness of the ne
furious schemes, by which through
their tool. Judge Bond, the bond
holders hoped to Cypress and de
grade the people of Virginia and if
in wrath we remember them.t terms
are not likely to be offered them so
favorable as is provided by the
Riddleberger bill Indeed, we do
not believe sucl, favorable terms
should be given them if our reve
nues do not justify it aud it DO
hooves our representatives, calmly
to consider the situation and with
an intelligent compIe henSion of the
matter, to so settle the veXed debt
question, that 1t will never again
arise to harass people and retard
their prosperity.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-12-24

With this the last issue Of the
ENTERPRISE for the year 1887, we
ex end to all our readers the greet
ing> of q "Merry Christmas" and
Ga Happy New Year." In making
our bow to tue public atthe closing
of the year, we hope the vanity is
pardonahle which conStrainS us 70
believe that she ENTERPRISE has
been a welcome visitor to many
ions eholds and we will be permit
ted toindulge the hope that ere
another year has closed it will be a
happy messenger at every fireslde
on our peninsula. AT least, the
liberal patronage which has been
extended to us in 1857 encourages
lis in the work in which we are
engaged and it will be more wor-
thy of public favor in the future, II
that can be obtained by unremit-
ting labor, honest purpose and a
sincere desire to serve and please
our patrons.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-12-24
CT rtiIstrItlalIs Goods!

We have just returned from the
city with carefully selected and
choice line Of Xmas. Goods, | am
now prepared both to please the
.aste of the aesthetic and to suit
the pocketbook of the poor. My
line comprises
FINE MAJOLlCA AND CHINAWARE.
VASES AND DRESSING CASES,
and host of other articles too
numerous to mention. / also have
IL line of
Fancy Groceries, Fruits of all va
rieties and kinds, Candies, &c.
Bone before the assortment gets
broken up and lay in your Xmas.
supply. Respectfully,
w. r. HALLETT,
Ouancock, VA.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-12-24
P. T. Barrum Writes a Story.

The opening chapters of a splen
did story for the young, by the ia
nous Snowman, P. r. Barnum, APP
pears this week in the columns OF
The New York Family Story Pa
per. The story describes the adj.
ventures Of an American boy,whom
Mr.. Barnum calls "Nly Plucky Boy
Tom," and whom he sent to India
in search of wild, fierce, and rare
animals to replace those destroyed
by the disastrous fire at Bridge
port last month. The reader is
thrilled by the hair breadth es
capes OF this dauDtless American
boy when capturing the fercest
and widest animals ever seen in
any travelling show. The New
York Family Story Paper is for sale
mt all news stands.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-12-24
Items G :canad from the Annual Reports
nf The State Officers.

The total revenue of the Stare
for the past year was S3.5G9. 33S.73;
disbursements, S2,626.713.O2, the
excess being drawn from IL balance
OF 391, 34S.O6 Oh hand at beginning
of the year.
The amount of coupons rendered
in payment of takes during the year
was S225 SOC Al.
Eightv.th,ee counties and cities
have reported sales OF delinquent
land for taxes from '65 to 'S3, as.-
glegating S63S,O03.O3, of which
sum the treasury realized in cash
only $79,SO3.S5, (from which must
he deducted S11,574.24, expenses
of sales), $685., 297.16 being released
by courts and barred by acts OF
Assembly, the balance, S175, S02O2
bought in hy the State.
The conscience fund is credited
by 81 received through the mall
from an unknown person.
From the hire OF penitentiary
collvlcts, $4,000 was received.
The disabled soldiers Of Virgin
ia received S7l,SOO.SO. and Lee
Camp Soldiers Home, $4,000 adj
ditional
1t cost s6,7SC.63 to register thu
births, deaths, and marriages last
year.
The amount paid for crimina
charges and court contingent ex
peuses was S2GS, 69S.43-a little
more than one tenth Of the whole
revenue.
The indemnity board paid on
SI3.472.12 in suits against treas
nrerS.
The commissioners of the reve
nue. were paid s5S,S25.OS i'll com
MISSIONS.
For he support of lunatics il
iailS and asvlums and new build
ings, S3S9.753.O4 was expended, be
sides S35.OOO expended by thu
Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institute
The amount expended for public
schools and colleges was S723,Sl2
IS. More than IL fourth of the
whole revenue.
The amount Of interest paid OF
the State debt was 1892. 400 81; ado
to this Amount 1926, S56.47 coupons
rendered and not received; ant
taxes not collected, we have a to-
tai OF s71S,525,S1.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-12-24

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Wilmington .....-... 35.l2 Do. 3d..
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Sutlon).. ........... ST "a co.. 40.
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Station ,--.......-.. w.. 21... 70.
| New York II. Il. III 3s.. 90. TO-.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-12-24

Our representatives, before the
adj nrnment of the Legislature for
tie holidays, disposed of all the
offices at their command, except
Register of the Land Office. The
election to that Office was an
nounced for Monday, but was post
loneil, we are adviSed,in Difference
to the wishes of the friends of Mr..
Wingtield, the present Incumbent,
anil it looks now as if he would be
his own successor. Ii our surmiSes
are correct then the enquiry isper
t'nent, why was that plank put in
the platform Of our party, pledged
TO the equitable distribution of the
State offices among the different
sections? Two OF the Offices at the
hands of our legislators have been
given to citizens of the Richmond
district and said district asks for
another Office in the person of Mr..
Wingfeld. If Mr.. Wingfeld is
elected, then Underwater and South
side sections Of this State (nearly
one third are ignored altogether.
With The record which these sec
lions have for loyalty to the cause
of Democracy, we vigorously pro
test against the injustice which
Will be done to said sections and
especially to our county. Accomac
has Il record for Democracy uDsur-
passed by any in the State, and
when now for the first time in the
history Of the Commonwealth, so
far as we are advised, she presents
a candidate in the person of Mr..
John d. Grant, competent in every
respect, it will be an outrage to us
if her claims are ignored.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-12-24
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Ex-Secretary Manning is gradu-
ally sinking and has death may be
at any moment.


ally sinking and has death may be
expected at any moment.
The Supreme Court of Missouri
has decided the Wood local option
law constitutional. Elections Will
no doubt, be speedily held on the
wet or dry question in all the
counties in the State that have not
already taken such action. s..
Louis will also vote Oh the queS-
ton.
A voce for United States Sena
tor to succeed MIR. Riddleberger
was taken in the General Assembly
of Virginia last Tuesday, with the
following results: Senate-Hon.
John S. Barbour, 26; WIN. Malone,
IS. House-Barbour, G1; Malone.
81. There was only one absentee
in the Senate and four in the House.
The international contest be-
tween Jake Kilrain, of Baltimore
and Jem Smith, of England, for
the diamond belt, the champion
ship of the world and $4,000, took
place on the Island of st. Pierre.
in the river Seine, France, last
Monday, in the presence of about
one hundred persons. One hun
dretl and six rounds were fought,
lasting two and a,halt hours, and
resulting in p draw.
The Graud Lodge of Virginia.
A. +. and A. NJ, at It's recent SEES
sion in Richmond collected all the
old officers, as follows: William +.
Drinkard, grand master; Robert
T. Craishlll, deputy grand master;
George H. Jordan. grand senior
warden; j. Howard Wyatt, grand
junior warden; William n. Allen,
grand treasurer E. G. Tonpkins,
deputy grand treasurer; William
B. Isaacs, Jr., grand deputy secre-
tary; WilliamH. Peasants, grand
senior deacon; Mann Page, grand
junior deacon; Junius A. Cosby,
grand pursulvant, and William G..
Wilkinson, grand tyler.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-12-24

The Republicans in the Legisla-
ture are harping on the public
schools and the abolition of the
tobacco tax, as if they were the
especial champions OF both. They
forget the fact that only a short
time since the leaders OF that party
ised their followers to pay their
coupons, and that the ad
>eded by many. AS
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-12-24
Onancock,Va

Onancock, Va.
The above firm will, as my an.
thorized agents for the counties of
Accomac and northampton, exhib
it the contents Of my pack, and
forward all orders sent me in their
care. There will lie presents Tor
all, great and small. Such a dis
play Of holiday goods was never
before the people of these twoc oun.
ties. 1t will pay youjust to go and
look. Merry Christmas to all.
SANTA CLAUS.
P. 81 will be present in per
son at the above store on Monday
evening before Christmas Day,and
WILDE pleased toreceive my friends
between the hours CTS and 8 O'Clock
s. G.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-12-24

Il" ttops for passengers on signal TO condu ctor
~" tally, except Sunday.
Cape Charles City. Va.
R. B. Cooke Gent Freight end PasSen-
ppr reut Norf0lk Va
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18
IncOrpOra rated.

Articles of incorporation were filed in
the County Clerks office yesterday by
the Union Publishing Company. The
purposes for which this corporation is
formed are to carry on general job
printing, publishing and book binding
establishment and to transact all the
usual business Incidental thereto, in
Guiding the publication of daily or
weekly newspaper or both, and of such
other periodicals and publications as the
said corporation shall elect. The prin.
cipal place of business to be at Pasade.
ma, Los Angeles county and the term ol
existence fifty years. The number OF
directors to be five and those elected for
the first year are Perry M. Green, John
w. Wood, Edward 7. Pierce and James
K. Clarke, of Pasadena, and Elmer ID.
Howard. of Los Angeles. The amount
of capital stock to be $4,000, in 100
shares of 5000 each, all of which has
been subscribed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18
ORTUGU ESE BEND.
A seaside Resort of the Near
Future.

A seaside Resort of the Near
Future.
Paul Riecker, one of our leading
engineers, has just returned from Portu-
guese Bend, where he and lis associates
are engaged in making preliminary
survey of a railroad from Wilmington to
Portuguese Bend, and thence to Santa
Monica. He says: "a breakwater is
to be constructed, which will make
Portuguese Bend one of the safest bar.
bors on the coast. The waters Of a
large lake two miles west of Wilmington
will be used TO supply large reservoir
which is to be constructed near the
summit of the coast range, about 1900
feet above the sea level. A fine driving
park is to be laid out along the slopes of
the mountains, with winding drives.
small fountains, trees and shrubbery of
every variety. A magnificent hotel will
be erected in close proximity to the har-
Dor. Nature has done everything for
the vicinity OF Portuguese Bend that is
requisite to make it one Sf the most
delightful summer resorts on this coast -
Mr.. Riecker believes that Vith judi.
cious expenditure Of money the pur-
pose of carrying out the contemplated
improvements, there can be no doubt
that Portuguese Bend will become a
nice seaside summer resort in the
future,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18

IMPOTENCY in Man or Woman cured by
agent, Los Angeles,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18
RAINEY'S SUICIDE.
He Leaves with His Employers
Money.

Oa June l4th a man who had regis
tered himself at the Continental hotel
Salt Lake as Virgil F. Raleigh. of Lead.
Vile, was found dead in his bed having
taken poison. He left the following
note:
l am registered as Virgil Raleigh, but
that is not my name. My real name is
James s. Rainey. | am native of
Mount Vernon, Kentucky. Am
twenty-seven years and three months
old. Was lately Assistant Postmaster
at Calico, San Bernardino county, Cali.
fornia, and owing to a failure in bust
ness, had to leave that place. Notify
Miss Jennie Wilson, Los Angeles. Cali
fornia, postoffice box 32S, of my de-
cease; also, John G. Overheimer, at
Calico, California. have no reason to
assign Tor this act, unless they be those
of expediency generally.
JAMES S. RAINEY.
1t was ascertained yesterday that
Rainey was in the employ of Soule &
Stacy of Calico, and had been in charge
of their store at Buena, San Diego
county. Mr.. Soule stated that he first
employed Rainey at Calico last Novem.
ber aud afterwards he was made Assist
ant Postmaster but he remained in the
store. Later he sent Rainey to Buena
to take care of the store there and this
position he held for three months. He
left there a week ago Sat
urday night without informing
bis employers, although be
told friends then that he
was going to Oceanside to spend the
day. He left man named John Nc
Ginnis in charge of the store, and as he
did not return McGinnis sent word to
Mr.. Soule at Calico of his prolonged
absence. Mr.. Soule went to Buena,
opened the safe and found everything of
value gone, the postoffice money and
that belonging to the firm, amounting to
about 500. He was last seen at San
Jacinto on the following Tuesday. Mrs.
Jennie Wilson, nee Whitfield, who for.
merly lived at Calico, but who is sep
arated from her husband and now keeps
lodging house in this city, is the lady
to whom he alleged that he was engaged.
His books are said to be in very bad
shape, and at the time of his death the
Sheriff of San Diego county was looking
for him and there was a warrant for his
Arrest in the hands Of the Constable at
Oceanside. Rainey came to this coast
about twelve years ago and had mined
in the vicinity of Calico and Ivanpah.
He was a native of Kentucky, about
10 years of age.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18

baltimore base ball club recommends 81,
Jaosb's Oil. Cant do without 1t.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18
Las Angeles College.

1t is fast becoming unnecessary tor
young ladies' of Southern California to
90 to San Francisco or to the East for
the purpose of attending a first. class
female college. Los Angeles can now
boast of college under the presidency
of Rev. d. w. Hanna, which is second
to none in the state. At this college
the yourg ladies publish very attrac-
tive little paper called the Olive Leaf,
and its last issue contains the account of
memory contest which is somewhat
remarkable. 1t says: Iu order to in.
troduce variety into the fatiguing last
week of examinations, a memory con-
test was arranged for Friday P. NJ. The
following lists were placed upon the
the black kboards Of the study-hall on
Wednesday:
l. The b,oks of the Bible ,.. ........... 66
2. The twelve maior dieties .-..-...... IL
2. The nine muses. es........:......... .=....- Q
4. The present rulers of Europe. ........ 16
g. The Sovereigns of England, from vii.
liam the Conquerer to Victoria S5
6. The Presidents of the U. S...#..5..... q
Total, ,............... 100
These lists were studied by the young
ladies and the little girls during tbe in.
tervals between examinations. and on
Friday at one o'clock, the blackboard
lists were erased, and forty-six pupils
twenty three under Miss Mary Newell,
as captain, twenty three under Miss
Mary Chapin-stood mp for the contest.
Miss Chapin's side was victorious, seven
remaining standing against two on the
other side. Of these nine, Miss Lola
Noble, Miss Gertrude McEwen, Miss
Olive Strattou, Miss Margaret Anderson,
recited the lists consecutively without a
single mistake. Miss Mary Chaplin,
Miss Julia Crawford, Miss Meta Sweet,
Miss Annie Henderson, and little Mar.
garet Nevin made only an exchange of
two names, or the commission of a single
name.
Each young lady as she pronounced
the name cleveland" was greeted with
hearty rounds of applause, and the in.
terest was intense till 3 o'clock, when,
greatly to the surprise of all, pr.zes
were awarded to the successful cotest.
ants.
Miss Noble was called forward. amid
loud applause, and received "a genuine
singer from the Canary Isles.n Mics
MoEwen next bore away "the veritable
basket in which Sir John Falstaff was
bestowed by the Merry Wives of
Windsor. while Miss Stratton carried
off 1.-THE globe once supported by At.
las" The BOBBY prize was then awarded
by standing vote, and the young com.
petitors, together with the audience of
pu pills who had been preyented from
taking part by want ..of.. time for
preparation, retired in state of great
humor and hilarity.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18
Dissolution Notice.

THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX.
i listing between W. X. Perkins and l.. G.
Reese. under the firm name of Perkins 4
Reese, is hereby dissolved by mutual con.
sent, Mrs Reese retiring, The business will
be continued by Mr.. W. X. Perkins, who
will pay all liabilities and collect all mon
les due the said firm.
w. X. PERKINS,
Mrs. l.. q. REESE.
Los Angeles, Gal. June 10th. 1887.
jel6-1aw-4w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18
THE COURTS.

FRIDAY, June Il.
superior Coart-Departmen one
cheney. J..
People vs.. Grettie Rozelle. The de
murrer to information was submitted
and overruled. The defendant except
and pleads not guilty.
People VS.. w. +. Rozelle. Demurrer
argued and submitted and taken unde
advisement.
SET ron TODAY.
Thomas Smith to be sentenced at lC
J.C. Moore to appear for arraigu-
nent.
People VS.. Jerry Murphy-Cause to
be set for trial.
superior C0urt.--Departme tmeut 4,
Hutton, J.
S. z. K. r. Co. VS.. Hayward ct al
Motion for new trial denied.
Bath VS.. Valdez-Decree ordered for
plaintiff.
Munroe administrator VS.. Ellis-l0
days further time granted.
Laughlin vs. Thompson-An amend.
ment of the agreement filed.
Annie Grav VS.. T. e. Marks-De-
murrer sustained and 10 days further
time granted.
Brown ct al-Cause continued until
June 2Sth, at 10 A. NJ.
Foley VS.. Sepulveda-l0 days further
time granted.
Brandt VS.. Clark-lO days further
time granted.
SET FOR TO-DAY.
Hel,man VS.. Mesmer.
The minor Courts.
CITY COuRr-AUSTIN, J. P.
People vs. George Erbes-Battery-
Fined $40.
People VS.. John Dale-Defendant dis
charged.
People VS.. N. Covarrubias-B Battery
Continued until June 2lst, 3P. NJ.
SET FOR TODAY.
People VS.. Alfredo Arguello, l0A NJ.
TOWNSHIP ooURT-TANEY, J. p.
People vs. Martin King-Disturbing
the peace. Fined S..
People VS.. Thomas Long-Disturbing
the peace. Fined S..
Levy VS.. Bryan-Judgment ordered
for defendant with COSTS days stay
of execution granted.
People VS.. F. Sresovich-Battery.
Trial for June oath at 10 A. NJ.
People VS.. f. Cronsn-Disturbing the
peace. Fined S5.
People VS.. r. Armento-Exhibiting
deadly weapon-Continued until June
29th at 10 A. M.
People VS.. Henry Martin-Petit lar.
ceny. Fined S..
SET FOR TO-DAY.
People VS.. Rodriguez, 10 A. NJ.
People VS.. Villolobas' 10 A. NJ.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18
Pullman Passengers.

The following passengers left yester-
day on the l:30 train: Mrs. khem-
stron, Mrs. Milliken, J. w. Robertson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Vaux, r. II. Prewett, Mr..
selner, Mr.. Collins, Mrs. Lopgenour,
Fl. G. Billings.
The following left on the 1880 train:
Jno. Vail. Mrs. Jardan, d. s. Thomas.
Mr.. Adelsdorffa, J. o. Benson, ii. G..
Smith, Mrs. J. ]. Ayers, l.. X. Mosher.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18

me Eastern cfTIce Of this journal 10 with
Messrs. PALMER & REV, 4e Tribune
Building, New York, and all orders for
Eastern advertisements must come
through them.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18

PEeICE. S1-oo
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18

WILLIS L. CULVER, of Pavilion. N. Y,
says that Gilmore's Magnetic Elixir cured
him of a long standing Throat and Lung
trouble C. F. HEINZEMAN, Agent Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-18
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
Alhambra Addition Water
Company.
Location of Principal Place OF Business,
San Gabriel. Los Angeles County, Cal.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. THAT AT
IN a meeting of the,Directors, held on the
l4th day of June, 1857, an assessment OF two
dollars per share was levied upon the capi-
tai stock of the corporation. payable imme'
diately, in gold coin, to the Secretary, at the
office of the company, in San Gabriel, Los
Angeles county. Cal.
Any stock npon which this assessment
shall remain due and unpaid on the LIST day
of August. 1887. will be delinquent and ad-
vertised for sale at public auction, and un-
less payment is made before VIII be sold on
the ist day OF October, 1887, to pay the de-
linauent ssses ment, together with the cost
of advertising and expenses of sale.
NILES KNICKERBOOKER.
Secretary.
Office at San Gabriel Winery San Gabriel.
Los Angeles county. Cal. 1el6-lm
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-28

The Helena Independent IL author
ity for the state nent that the Helena
base ball club would like TO arrange
games with the Yellowstone valley
clubs. Speaking for Miles City we
can say that while we do not profess
~ have a regularly organized club. we
think we could get together q nine
that would afford the territorial
champions some amusement, and II
they could arrange games with Liv-
ingston and Billings WI might be able
to make 1t possible for them to extend
their trip to Miles City. The beauti-
ful autumn weather that we are just
entering upon is just the time for good
ball playing, and IL the champions
should make the tour of the Yellow.
stone valley, We think 1t would have
the effect OF awakening enough inter.
est to lead TO the organization of per.
manent clubs at each town, and a reg.
ular series Of games next year.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-28

Deputy Marshal Hood returned this
morning from Lewlstown, whittier he
had gone to take into custody the
principal In u recent killing over
there. Mr.. Hoods authority as a
United States officer was not recog.
nized as there appears to have been n
conflict among the lawyers as 10
the United States courts or the ter.
ritorisl courts having jurisdiction, the
affair having occurred on q military
reservation. Judge Bach evidently In
clines to the opinion that the territor.
ial courts have jurisdiction, his po-
sition being sustained by a decision Of
the late chief justice of the territory.
The commanding officer at Fort Mag.
INNS would make no disposition of
the prisoner until the United States
authorities gave him leave to do 70.
Finally 1t was concluded that the case
wa properly a territorial one aud the
Fergus county officers will be allowed
to:keep their man.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-28
A Familiar sight.

Yesterday afternoon the old timers
were RECALLED with the sight Of q four
yoke bull team with trail wagons
drawn up on Main street ready 20 pull
Though nearly five years have passed
since bull teams were al every day
sight In u streets, the scene brought
back to many the good old days' be.
fore the shrek Of the iron horse had
awakened the echoes 10 the bad lands
when the "bull-whackerp and mule.
skinner were the mediums through
which all branches OF trade received
an impetus. The boss bull-whaokeI
with his long whip that cracked like .
pistol shot and the choice selection o
explosives with which he urged tn,
! patient bulls to duty wAs but family